Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
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M4.5 Earthquake near 16 km S of Mường Lay, Vietnam (Vietnam)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 16 km S of Mường Lay, Vietnam (Vietnam) on May 16, 2025 at 04:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
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Details
ID
41691cc39ba2f8a6a4906b278dfad19c50cac288
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-16 04:17:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
21.85250,
103.10700
Temperature
22.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (9.7 km)
Regional average: 9.7 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Vietnam
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 22 Catalogue entries
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